Eldon's Graduation!

We couldnt be more proud of Eldon and his accomplishments. It has taken a great deal of effort to complete his degree amongst all the chaos of the last 7 years of our life. Not only did he complete his degree, but he did with a 3.95 GPA earning Suma Cum Laude awards.  The entire time he has been a superb student (obviously with that GPA), an amazing husband, and amazing father, and still managed to care for all the other things in our lives, like church, family and friends.

The graduation day was full of celebration!  The morning began at a ceremony for Eldon's program.  It was a voluntary ceremony, so only a few students showed up.  Eldon was excited to attend because it was on the airfield.  Because it was outside and expected to a brief ceremony, we brought the kids along to see the planes and be a part of their Daddy's big day!  The ceremony comprised of the teachers reading what each student identified as their favorite part of the program as well as their future ambitions.  Each student received an ASU coin (it is their tradition) and a personal congratulations from the teachers that had spent so much time with them, helping them get to this point.

All the program students who attended the ceremony

Throwin up the pitch fork.  Go Devils!

We also had the opportunity to take some family pics with the airplane.  Trying to get these two monkeys to look at the camera was a joke, but they still look handsome anyway and I am certain that even though they have no idea what is going on.... they are incredibly proud of their Daddy and the example he has set for them.  One day, they will be thankful that their parents valued education enough to both have their degrees.

And then.... Xander found Daddy's honors cords.  They were very exciting.  I agree with Xander, they are very exciting because they represent Eldon's hard work and diligence to the things he sets his mind to.

His parents joined in the events of the day and were very proud as well.  Eldon is very lucky and comes from a very hard working family, who has been very blessed with success.  Eldon follows in many of his sibling's successes and does get much of it from his hard work and effort, but I am still proud that of his 8 siblings, he is only the 2nd to achieve a bachelors degree.  

My parents joined in the celebration as well.  They have been a big part in helping Eldon achieve this goal by helping to watch Xander and then Zane as well while Eldon attended class.  It was very nice, not to have to worry about dropping our kids off with strangers at some day care.

 We are all so very proud and I dont think this can be stated enough!

Later in the day, we returned to ASU Polytech for the formal ceremony for Eldon's college. (not ASU, but his specific college for his program).

Apparently my auto focus felt that the cap was more important than the husband for this photo ;p

I really couldnt be more happy that Eldon has completed this step in his life.  It opens a huge door to our future goals.  He worked incredibly hard the entire time and I absolutely love and adore him!

Can you tell his mama is happy ;)

And the twinkle in his Dad's eye shows how proud he is of his son

Way to Go Eldon!  The world is yours!  I cant wait to see what lies in store for you with all the potential that you hold!  Congratulations Babe!  We love you!